Training Courses
New in-person Course:
Practice of Jingfang (經方 Classic Formulas):
A Systemic Approach to Shanghan Zabing Lun (傷寒雜病論) Practice
Master the Art of Jingfang: A Practical 4-Module Seminar presented by Joon Hee Lee
This four-module course offers a pragmatic methodology for practicing Jingfang (經方)—the system of the Zhang Zhongjing’s Shanghan Zabing Lun. By stripping away abstract theories and confusing conceptual hurdles, this seminar provides a clear, clinical framework.
The curriculum is built upon Four Pillars of Understanding: Herb Patterns (藥), Formula Patterns (方), Disease Patterns (病), and the Persons (人). These pillars integrate sequentially, equipping students with a solid foundation for immediate clinical application, fluent prescribing, and a deep understanding of the human body and disease process.
Location of Seminars: Portland, Oregon
Regular Tuition: $1,800
Early registration price: $1,600 (if registered by 7/31/2026)
Dates:
Module 1 Herbs (藥): 9/19 (Sat) - 9/20 (Sun), 2026
Module 2 Formulas (方): 10/17 (Sat) - 10/18 (Sun), 2026
Module 3 Diseases (病): 11/14 (Sat) - 11/15 (Sun), 2026
Module 4 The Persons (人): 12/12 (Sat) - 12/13 (Sun), 2026
Watch the video on Structure of Jingfang Practice.
Yoshimasu Todo’s “Evidence of Herbs”
吉益東洞 藥徵
This course introduces one of the most inspiring and influential works of Yoshimasu Todo, ‘Yakucho 藥徵’. In this seminal work, Yoshimasu Todo analyzed Zhang Zhongjing’s writing and use of formulas to deduce patterns of frequently used individual herbs. There had been many scholars who attempted to explain herbs used in Shanghan Zabing Lun before him but they relied on other sources such as Shennong Bencao, Huangdi Neijing and other Materia Medicas in doing so. Yoshimasu Todo conducted thorough analysis of Zhang Zhong Jing’s formulas and their patterns to discuss patterns for 53 core herbs in this book. We will learn these herbs patterns through exploring Yoshimasu Todo’s writing and his analytic mind.
Format: Online Zoom
Starting January 2027
Tuition: free for members (members only class)
Shang Han Lun: Qi, Blood, and Water Perspective
傷寒論 講義: 氣血水
Shang Han Lun is a practical clinical manual based on empirical clinical experience of the antiquity. This new Shang Han Lun course will explore 6 diseases and their derivative patterns in terms of the location and characteristics and how they affect blood, fluids and qi in the body. Then, major formulas of the each disease will be discussed. This perspective will provide students clarity on what occurs in the body when there is a pathogenic influence and how formulas can intervene pathologic states resulted from such influence. The clarity on bodily changes and works of formulas will help practitioners gain clear clinical insights and increased efficacy in using Shang Han Lun formulas.
Format: Zoom Lecture Videos
Tuition: $300 (Free access for members)
Hands on palpation training for Acupuncture practice
This hands-on seminar is designed to help participants enhance their palpatory senses, develop their hands as a sophisticated listening device for what the body has to say, and incorporate objective assessment methods into their clinical practice. Students will learn and practice palpation and assessment techniques specific for Acupuncture practice during the seminar. Class will include lecture, demonstration and practice.
Format: In-person (13 NCCAOM PDA)
Time: TBD
Place: Portland, OR
Tuition: $400
Classical Literary Chinese: Learning from Characters and Passages
漢文 古典
Continue learning classical literary Chinese through evolution of various characters and inspiring phrases and informing passages from various ancient texts to develop ancient text reading skills and understand minds of the antiquity.
Format: Recorded Videos
Starting date and time: TBD
Tuition: free for members (member only course)
